I was a victim; I don't dwell on it.
I'm pleased with my life, with the journey.
I believe that if you'll just stand up and go, life will open up for you.
You must love and care for yourself, because that's when the best comes out.
First of all, I'm happy that I'm healthy.
After I moved with my mother to St. Louis, my older sister and I went to see Ike Turner, who was the hottest then. His music charged me. I was never attracted to him, but I wanted to sing with his band.